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August’s hidden gems and holiday hotspots

August’s hidden gems and holiday hotspots

From uncrowded beaches and remote boltholes to popular seaside towns and the bustling streets of Edinburgh during the city’s infamous Fringe Festival we’ve rounded up August’s hidden gems and the hotspots, so that you can find your perfect summer staycation whatever shape or form it might take. Read on to discover more.

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Fantastic fishing holidays with Crabtree & Crabtree

Fantastic fishing holidays with Crabtree & Crabtree

As we settle into autumn, this is the perfect time to dig out rods and waders and plan a fantastic fishing holiday. With more than 25 properties perched right on the banks of the Tweed, North Tyne, Teviot and Till, we have an ever-growing collection that not only offers great fishing but has plenty to keep the rest of the family entertained.

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Introducing six delicious foodie finds to our Doorstep Delivery Service

Introducing six delicious foodie finds to our Doorstep Delivery Service

How to improve your holiday? Delicious edible and quaffable goodies from a handpicked selection of our favourite homegrown brands, delivered straight to the front door of your holiday cottage. Discover our latest additions to our popular Doorstep Delivery Service.

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Win a brilliant British staycation with Crabtree & Crabtree and Sophie Allport

Win a brilliant British staycation with Crabtree & Crabtree and Sophie Allport

We’ve once again teamed up with our friends at Sophie Allport to offer one lucky winner a £1,000 voucher for a relaxing stay a Crabtree & Crabtree property of their choice, plus £250 to spend on Sophie Allport's heavenly homewares! Read on to find out how to enter.

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Six tips for a stylish summer picnic

Six tips for a stylish summer picnic

We’ve teamed up with quintessential British homewares brand Sophie Allport to share our six top picnic tips for a stylish summer no matter where you are, whether that’s at home in the garden or on a lovely staycation with family and friends.

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A magnificent May half term

A magnificent May half term

If you’re spending May half term in our neck of the woods, it’s likely you’ll be on the lookout for the best ways to keep you and your brood entertained for the week and over the bonus Queen’s Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend. Luckily, we’ve got a few ideas up our sleeve… from fairy walks and puffin festivals to paddle boarding down the river Tweed, there's something for everyone!

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